Vee Gee (oz16765)

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Vee Gee. Control line speed model. Wingspan 18 in, for 0.29 engine.

Quote: "This airplane is the result of two years experiment in control line flying of speed models. It was designed to attain the ultimate in speed, with an ease of construction and control. When built and balanced as explained in the following directions, it will amaze you at its controlability and speed.

The fuselage is constructed from two sheets of balsa, one end beginning at A-A forms the sides of the cowling back to the first bulkhead (1) as shown. Yark off the bulkhead stations on these side pieces and cement bulkheads (1) and (2) in place. Pull the two sides together at the rear and trim to fit together as shown in the drawing, cement in place and add the remaining bulkheads.

The bottom of the fuselage is a carved block of balsa wood 3/4 x 2 x 16-3/4 in. This is first shaped to the proper contour and hollowed out before cementing to the side pieces.

The top of the fuselage is a carved block 1 x 2 x 20-1/4 in and is hollowed out. It is to be removeable for ease of accessibility. The stabilizer and rudder are sanded and cemented in position. The elevator spar is hard wood to which the elevators are cemented.

The elevator horn is bent from .050 music wire and cemented on the elevator spar. A notch will have to be cut in the top and bottom of the fuselage to allow the elevators to move up and down freely. This is done after the hinges are installed as shown in the drawings.

The landing gear should now be installed for those who want one. The dotted lines are for a fixed landing gear and the solid lines are for a belly wheel. A belly wheel is not necessary if the model is to be flown on grass or soft dirt. The struts are bent from three-thirty-second diameter music wire and bolted to the number (1) bulkhead, useing light metal bands to hold them.

The motor submounts are cemented into place in position to suit the type of motor used. The motor is then bolted to the motor mounts with one degree of right thrust. This is all that is necessary to counteract for torque, with an X-Cell racing propellor. The motor and mounts are then set in position and bolted to the submounts, this method of mounting the motor is to allow the motor to be removed by taking out four bolts and removing the motor unit in one piece.

The cowling is built up of blocks and hollowed out to fit the motor. The cowling should fit closely around the motor to force the air entering the front of the cowling through the fins. The opening in the rear of the cowling should be the same size as the opening at the front..."

Direct submission to Outerzone.

Quote: "Hi Steve, Attached is the Vee Gee plan. About 15 years ago, I researched the history of the Vee Gee, and I have attached my document of what I was able to find out.
regards
Richard"

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